Donald Trump made his disdain for global climate action clear the day he pulled the United States out of the Paris Agreement. Since then, his administration has been on a climate bashing marathon, dismantling wind turbines, weakening fuel-efficiency standards, and scuppering an agreement on global maritime transport just a few … [continued]
Aviation is the only polluting sector escaping carbon pricing in Europe, with two-thirds of its CO2 emissions not covered by the ETS. Europe’s aviation sector’s 2025 emissions highest ever New analysis by T&E reveals that in 2025, emissions from flights departing from airports in Europe surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the … [continued]
Aviation’s decarbonization debate spends most of its time in the fuel tank. Sustainable aviation fuel gets the mandates, hydrogen and synthetic fuels get the hype and VC dollars, and batteries get the short-haul hopes. All of those matter, but they share a problem. They are slow, expensive, infrastructure-heavy and constrained … [continued]
"Emirates’ Airbus 319 Luxury Private Jet Service ‘Emirates Executive’" by Traveloscopy is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.
Private jet owners and travelers bypass the hustle-and-bustle of major airports. They have the privilege of landing at secluded destinations with luxury concierge amenities, isolating themselves from the congestion, inconveniences, and scrutiny that everyday air travelers experience. If a new proposal becomes the norm, however, owners of private jets, the … [continued]
Carbon leakage refers to the risk of emissions shifting outside of areas where there are climate policies in order to avoid paying the extra costs of complying with these policies. For aviation this means passengers choosing transfers at hubs near EU borders, such as Istanbul, Doha and Dubai, to avoid … [continued]
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) meets for its 42nd General Assembly (23rd September – 3rd October), in which this UN aviation agency assesses its progress on the Long Term Aspirational Goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the extent to which it is contributing to a greener aviation … [continued]
Next Phase of Athena ZEV Focuses on Electrifying Rental Car Fleets Aviation emissions contribute sizable impacts to air quality in and around airports, with the sector accounting for nearly 8% of all transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Identifying solutions to electrify airport operations and prioritizing energy efficiency will be crucial … [continued]
